WELCOME SNAP Employment & Training http://mxcc. edu/ce/snap/ WELCOME SNAP Employment & Training http://mxcc.edu/ce/snap/. PATRICE BARRETT MPH, PROGRAM COORDINATOR @MxCCSNAP

Great web site on SNAP: http://www.snap4ct.org/. UCONN Health Center Info on: Recipes, nutrition Farmers markets Free events Free cookbook

What is SNAP E & T ? “Scholarship” program with $$ US FDA to CT DSS DSS MxCC for career courses Training courses = making good $$ Gain career skills, raise overall well being and quality of life for a family DSS expects you to get a job after finishing course. Will check employment with Dept. of Labor by SSN (affects decisions on benefits)

Why this program ? A few reasons : Show responsibility & good work habits Practice time/work management Improve communication skills Grow computer and problem solving skills Understand personal strengths and weaknesses It never hurts to develop a career reference !

Career readiness for work… Coming here first step Plan for a career Resources for resumes, practice interviews, job searches, basic computer classes, special speakers Russell Library Career Services https://www.russelllibrary.org/news_eve nts/business_progs.html. Look at CAREER READINESS handout General career skills not covered in classes - Know basic computer skills (MS Office, EMAIL, web search etc.)

Required 3 career skills classes to get certificate Required attendance for certificate Topics: resumes, interview skills, workplace expectations, basic computer skills Summer – 3 Wednesdays in June from 9 AM to 12 Noon June 6th, 13th, 20th

Application requirements Active email address and read daily College and workplaces communicate by email and Me too – no phone/text US Citizen (picture ID & Soc. Sec No.) SNAP recipient the entire course Can perform physical requirements of the training (lifting, standing)

Requirements Not receive TANF (cash) GED/high school diploma or higher Pass placement tests Math and English levels HS senior level – info sheet on back table to schedule http://mxcc.edu/bsa/prep/. Exempt from testing if passed college level Math/English courses (show transcript)

Requirements Will not enroll you in training programs if cannot be legally employed. No felonies or failed urine drug screen. We check CT Judicial database for background Employers do not usually want to see any convictions (esp. healthcare) Commitment 10 to 12 weeks – think about transportation & childcare. Juggle tests, classes, clinical sites for health care classes.

Summer 2018 Courses SECURITY GUARD PHLEBOTOMY One day on June 9th Written exam at the end of the day No placement testing but need literacy Over $150 in fees after course to be certified at your expense Competitive – only 2 seats available Mornings Middletown Tues/Thursdays Lab clinical on Saturday mornings ***All health care placements require up to date proof of immunizations, health form & drug screen

Certified Nursing Assistant Certified Nurse Assistant 3 sections in Middletown and Old Saybrook Day and Evening sections Online section also with clinical afternoon/evening Plus clinical at SNFs

Veterinary Assistant starts end of August again Long course for 6 months twice a year Classes on campus eves Clinical at Peiper Olsen animal hospital Saturday (transportation important) Very enjoyable course – do large & small animals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mUTwiFJPjI.

Application Give complete information Signature on application Read carefully last page – commit to terms of the program Permission we can check the info you give to us Will report to DSS about your student progress

If interested …. Application now or online Sign up for testing Decisions after complete info – Placement testing info sheet

Not ready for placement testing ? Resources Middletown & Wallingford Adult Ed skill packages with MxCC (no charge) Take Fast Track Math and English here any semester (see online class schedule) Retake placement tests and reapply to a course(or college) ! Info on back table

Your personal information - If accepted or not – keep applications for period of time In locked drawers according to federal law for records that contain personal ID info (SSN, etc.) Only 2 people have access at MxCC

Email me Check MxCC Continuing Education web site for class details Ask current/former students Consider seriously the commitment this requires